
January 9, 2023
VAN HORNE, IA — The Benton Community School District School Board would like to provide an update on the superintendent hiring process. The board recently met with staff at Grundm...

January 6, 2023
Did you know there is more than one language of love? It is said, all humans express and experience love in the same 5 ways. Physical touch, gifts, words of affirmation, acts of...

January 2, 2023
As you may be aware, the school district and board have been working on a plan to improve, expand, renovate, and modernize our school facilities. The school board and administra...

December 29, 2022
Growing up, I was blessed with some of the best grandparents in the world. One of my fondest memories is baking and decorating Christmas cookies with them each year. Year after ye...

December 21, 2022
Setting my students up for success right away in the morning is a priority in our second-grade classroom. Beginning the day on a positive note can impact student learning and rela...

December 13, 2022
Benton Community School District hosted the first public information session on Monday, evening sharing details on the proposed March 7, 2023 General Obligation Bond. More than 12...

December 9, 2022
We have put together a F.A.Q.'s (Frequently Asked Questions) document
regarding school closures, 2 hours delays, and early dismissals. Keep
this handy to answer questions you ...

November 29, 2022
If you haven't had a chance to complete this survey, today is the last day. Click on the link below: Dr. Pamela Ewell is retiring as the superintendent of Benton Community Schoo...

November 28, 2022
Register for this fun event here !
#BeABobcat #APlaceToBelong

November 28, 2022
Keystone Elementary became my new home on July 1 st , 2022. It has been an absolute joy and honor to serve as the principal of Keystone Elementary. I have tried very hard to conti...

November 19, 2022
Dr. Pamela Ewell is retiring as the superintendent of Benton Community Schools at the end of the 2022-23 school year. The Benton Community Board would like your input on the desi...

November 11, 2022
Parents/Guardians and Benton Community members:
Planning continues for improvements to facilities at Benton Community School District. Our facility needs exceed the funds avai...

October 21, 2022
Thank you to all of our bus drivers, Transportation Director and
secretary, mechanic, and support staff for all that you do while
transporting ~1,500 students to and from scho...

October 20, 2022
Benton Community students in PreK - 3rd grade were recently treated to a field trip at Bloomsbury Farm north of Atkins. Special thanks to Benton PTO for funding this amazing adven...

October 13, 2022
Special education teachers in our district and across the state are using a new IEP (Individual Education Plan) system called ACHIEVE. The Iowa ACHIEVE system helps special educat...

October 5, 2022
Do you often question, "How Could I Better Support My Child's Behaviors?" If you find yourself questioning whether your child should be able to handle distressing situations bette...

September 30, 2022
Ms. Johnson's 6th-grade Woodwind and Brass and Percussion classes help us get fired up for today by sharing their Bobcat Spirit! #BeABobcat #APlaceToBelong

September 28, 2022
Process art, a powerful tool for young children and adults alike, involves creating with a variety of self-chosen materials simply for the sake of creating. Sometimes there is an ...

September 23, 2022
Today is your last chance to bid on obsolete items the school district is selling. Bids are due to the Central Office by noon today, Friday, September 23. Click here for a list ...

September 21, 2022
Benton County Sheriff's Office Ron Tippett - Sheriff 113 East Third Street FAX (319) 472-4770 NEWS RELEASE
Two Vehicle Accident
9/21/2022
On September 21, 202...
